Requests for service report - September 2015

TFD Incidents by Initial Dispatch Type

TFD - Incidents	September	2015 (YTD)	2014 (YTD)
Fire	85	1,518	1,175
Emergency Medical	2,964	27,355	25,753
All Other (e.g. hazardous conditions, search and rescue, automatic fire alarms)	552	4,902	4,160
Total	3,601	33,775	31,088

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Protecting People, Property & the Environment

Technical Rescue team responds for a patient aboard a large cargo ship

At 10:13 am Sunday October 18, TFD responded to a report of a person needing medical care aboard a large cargo ship anchored in Commencement Bay. Operationally, incident command determined that the safest method to move the patient was to lower them in a stokes stretcher to the fireboat Destiny waiting below. 

Firefighters used an on-board crane as fixed directional point and set a two rope system with a tag line to safely lower the stretcher approximately 60 feet. The patient was then transported via boat and ambulance to a local area hospital. 

The Great Washington ShakeOut 2015

Since earthquakes may happen anywhere you work, live, or travel, Tacoma Fire Department stresses the importance of being prepared and practicing how to protect yourself during a quake.

At 10:15 a.m. on October 15, 2015, millions across the country will practice the survival skill of “Drop, Cover, and Hold On.”

The goal of the drill is to prevent a major earthquake from becoming a catastrophe for you, your organization, and your community. Why is this drill important? As with anything, to act quickly you must practice often. You may only have seconds to protect yourself in an earthquake before strong shaking knocks you down, or something falls on you.

Visit the Great Washington ShakeOut for more details on how to participate!

CPR SUNDAY underway!

Over 1000 signed up for free CPR classes today. Still room for more. Sessions at 10:00, 12:00, & 2:00. Foss High School, 2112 S. Tyler St. Hope to see you soon.

Tacoma Public Schools Next Move Internship

Way to go Jessa!

October 4-10 is national Fire Prevention Week!

October 4-10 is national Fire Prevention Week.

This years theme: "Hear the BEEP where you SLEEP."

Help us sound the alarm that working smoke alarms save lives!

There is still time to sign up! CPR Sunday is October 11.

Just a reminder that CPR Sunday is October 11. Join us and learn how to save a life!